Four hiking trails you need to hit this month
September is officially hiking month here at Stratton. It’s the perfect time to explore all Vermont has to offer as the temperatures begin to cool and the colors of the leaves start to change. To celebrating hiking month, we’ve launched the Summit Stratton Hiking Challenge as a way to get everyone out on…
Four Ciders You Need to Try
Blues, Brews and BBQs is just around the corner and officially marks our transition from summer to fall over Labor Day weekend. Cider is the perfect in between for the season and those looking to change up their typical beer choices. Here are four ciders we can’t wait to try next weekend…
Snow Bowl Update
It’s official: we’re 100 days away from opening day and work is well underway on the new Snow Bowl Lift. After removing the old lift at the end of last season, crews from Doppelmayr and South Londonderry’s Hunter Excavating arrived on August 1, just as the Bicknell’s thrush nesting season came to…
Getting Down and Dirty – NorAMOCR Championships at Stratton
It has been a sweat and friend filled weekend here at Stratton . Since Friday, athletes from over 10 countries, 45 states and eight Canadian provinces have been conquering southern Vermont’s highest peak for the North American Obstacle Racing (OCR) Championships. For Margaret Schlachter, OCR Worlds Championship media director, she’s returning to…
Summer Hiking with Hubert
It’s 4:45 am on a Saturday in late July. Normally I would be sound asleep, but instead I’m standing at the base of Stratton Mountain, GoPro in hand, with Hubert Schriebl, his camera in hand. We are about to hike the mountain, climbing straight up Standard (the trail under the Gondola)…
Crystal Clear
Between downward dogs and countless chaturangas, I wandered into a tent of crystals. As a jack of all trades and master of none, I’ve always been up for a challenge and my first Wanderlust provided all that and more. I left the weekend feeling tired yet renewed and determined to continue my…
Grizzly’s Hot Wing Challenge
Confidence. Determination. Ignorance. Those were the 3 key ingredients that set me up for one tough Thursday afternoon, as I did something only 4 other people have attempted to do this season, and that is the Grizzly’s Hot Wing Challenge. Even though I won this silly challenge, it was something that will definitely…
Stratton’s New Snowcat Ride With Dinner
I was delighted to take part in one of Stratton’s newest culinary experiences, the Snowcat Dinner at Mid-Mountain Lodge. We met in the Main Base Lodge before boarding a heated snowcat operated by Kevin, our friendly and welcoming driver. The cabin comfortably seated 10 people and offered views of the mountain after…
A Day In The Life of a Stratton Snow Reporter
What’s going on Stratton Mountain! My name is Ricky Buhr and I am one of your Snow Reporters for this season. You may have seen me in some of the snow reports on social media. Even though I’m originally from Long Island, I’ve been a season pass holder at Stratton since I…
5 Effortless Ways to Unplug this Fall
Start your digital detox with these activities, and unplugging will leave you rejuvenated to start the fall season.